EMOTION Synonyms

There are 43 synonyms of the word emotion. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word emotion. (close relations)

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	feeling				nounn
	noun • the experiencing of affective and emotional states • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a physical sensation that you experience • the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin • an intuitive understanding of something
	admiration				nounn
	noun • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • a favorable judgment
	affection				nounn
	noun • a positive feeling of liking
	anger				nounn
	noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • the state of being angry • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • make angry • become angry
	anxiety				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic • a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
	apprehension				nounn
	noun • fearful expectation or anticipation • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • painful expectation • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
	ardor				nounn
	noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • intense feeling of love • feelings of great warmth and intensity
	astonishment				nounn
	noun • the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	aversion				nounn
	noun • a feeling of intense dislike • the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
	awe				nounn
	noun • an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • inspire awe in
	contempt				nounn
	noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous • open disrespect for a person or thing • a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
	contentment				nounn
	noun • happiness with one's situation in life
	delight				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction • something or someone that provides a source of happiness verb • give pleasure to or be pleasing to • take delight in • hold spellbound
	despair				nounn
	noun • a state in which all hope is lost or absent • the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well verb • abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
	disgust				verb, nounv, n
	noun • strong feelings of dislike verb • fill with distaste • cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
	embarrassment				nounn
	noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess
	enthusiasm				nounn
	noun • a feeling of excitement • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval • a lively interest
	envy				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another • spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • feel envious towards; admire enviously • be envious of; set one's heart on
	excitement				nounn
	noun • the feeling of lively and cheerful joy • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up • something that agitates and arouses • disturbance usually in protest
	fear				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) • an anxious feeling • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of • be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement • be uneasy or apprehensive about • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

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